NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica's Physicians Practice, has been recognized by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) for its outstanding content for the second year in a row.

In one of the United States' most competitive business publication competitions, Physicians Practice was awarded four national honors:

"Our entire team is very pleased to have been recognized by ASBPE once again for our work in the print, digital, and art categories," said Keith L. Martin, executive editor of Physicians Practice. "We are especially proud that for the second year in a row, our coverage of the MGMA conference has garnered a national award and that our ongoing coverage of government mandates truly impacting physicians was acknowledged."

About UBM Medica USAddressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, websites, online communities, drug databases, digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Websites include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect – which provides marketing services across a number of communities, the largest of which are healthcare, medical device design and advanced manufacturing. UBM Connect also includes UBM Studios, the global leader in interactive digital environments. UBM Connect is a UBM plc company. For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

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